Wakefield News

By MARK SARDELLA and DAN TOMASELLO

SAUGUS — What was anticipated to be a long night at Richard Tisei’s election night party at the Kowloon in…

While not the same kind of turnout as is the norm for a presidential election, Wakefield voters did themselves proud yesterday by coming out in impressive numbers and voicing their opinions in state races and on the four ballot questions.

Of 17,410 registered to vote, 10,791 residents hit the polls at some point to exercise…

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By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Over 13 percent of the town’s 17,410 registered voters had already cast ballots by 10 this morning as the 2014 mid-term elections finally arrive.

At the West Side Social Club polling place, Precinct 6 Warden Kristen Henshaw explained that by 6:35 a.m. people started lining up to vote, and by…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Educators and administrators from the Wakefield School Department and the Boston school system last night presented a forum called “Teaching and Learning with Common Core.” Held in The Savings Bank Theatre at Wakefield Memorial High School, the speakers attempted to help parents and community members to better understand the Common…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Offering free full-day kindergarten to families in Wakefield is among Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike’s top priorities and to move the issue forward, he and school board members are in the preliminary stages of examining the program’s potential for academic year 2015-2016.

“The School Committee and school district…

WAKEFIELD — The six people running to represent us on Beacon Hill were asked the following question: What is the Nov. 4 election about? Here are their answers.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

32nd MIDDLESEX DISTRICT

Incumbent Paul Brodeur of Melrose is being challenged by Greenwood Republican John Lock. The district includes Wakefield precincts 4, 5 and 6…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Most people, when hired for a new job, receive, in addition to salary, a benefits package that includes a health insurance plan, 401K plan, vacation time and sick days.

Some people, however, are not given sick time. These are people who work for restaurants, for instance or businesses that employ…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Bad news travels fast but so does good news.

The good news is that people who gassed up their cars at Local Gas Station on North Avenue Tuesday night, Oct. 28, were given $10 gift cards.

The giveaway is all part of the mission of North Shore Random Acts of…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — This year the METCO program has met a milestone.

The program, an initiative for students in urban communities to receive their education at suburban schools, is celebrating its 45th year.

The program is a partnership between Boston and 38 communities, including Wakefield.

To mark the occasion, METCO Director Joel Villegas…